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DEL → KTM
Which side of the plane to sit from Indira Gandhi International Airport (Delhi) to Tribhuvan International Airport (Kathmandu)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side of the aircraft offers one of the most spectacular aerial views in the world, featuring a continuous panorama of the Great Himalayan Range including several 8,000-meter peaks.
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The High Himalayas
A breathtaking panoramic view of the snow-capped Himalayan range stretching across the horizon.
Dhaulagiri Massif
The seventh highest mountain in the world, recognizable by its massive white pyramid shape.
Annapurna Range
A stunning cluster of peaks including Annapurna I and the iconic fishtail-shaped Machhapuchhre.
Manaslu Peak
The 'Mountain of the Spirit', standing tall as the eighth highest peak in the world.
Kathmandu Valley Approach
The transition from the high peaks to the terraced hills and the dense urban sprawl of the valley.
Book a window seat on the left (usually 'A' seats) and prioritize early morning flights (07:00 to 09:00) when the air is clearest and the sun illuminates the peaks from the south. Cloud cover usually builds up by noon, obscuring the mountains. The peaks become visible about 25-30 minutes into the flight after leaving Indian airspace.
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Delhi NCR Outskirts
Views of the sprawling urban landscape of Delhi and Noida during the initial climb.
Ganges Tributaries
Aerial views of the winding rivers and fertile floodplains of the Uttar Pradesh region.
The Terai Plains
The flat, green agricultural heartland of southern Nepal visible just before the descent.
Shivapuri National Park
Lush green hills surrounding the Kathmandu valley during the final approach phase.
While the right side misses the high peaks, it offers better views of the sunset if you are on a late afternoon flight. It also provides a better look at the river systems of the Indo-Gangetic plain. However, for a first-time visitor to Nepal, the left side is overwhelmingly superior for the mountain scenery.
Book Hotels in KathmanduDistance: 815 km (506 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 22 min
Departure: DEL (28.5665, 77.103104)
Arrival: KTM (27.6966, 85.3591)
Route Type: International
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